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Because 5pm is an on-demand software,
it offers greater security than software for
your office's network.
This program is easy-to use and learn and
provides many innovative features including:
- Tasks tree navigation
- A dual panel layout
- The ability to view tasks and projects in a timeline
- Time report creation
- The ability to import data from Basecamp
- Auto-Archiving
- Email notifications
- The ability to upload file attachments
- RSS Support
- The ability to import contacts from Gmail
- Auto reminder for task deadlines
- iCalendar interfacing
- The ability to send emails to create tasks
- The ability to set up a project template or task and clone it for other projects and tasks
- Search functionality
- Private or hidden tasks
- A personal dashboard for staying informed of upcoming tasks.
The best part of 5pm is that the developers are constantly working on the development of the program. In the future, 5pm will have the ability for users to create task dependencies.
These capabilities are extremely helpful for project management. By facilitating notification processes through the use of RSS feeds and iCalendar interfacing, team members can be informed of any changes that occur in the project plan seamlessly. Being able to create private or hidden tasks allows team members to keep track of all of their tasks - not just the ones for the current project.
One thing that is extremely useful with project management software is having the ability to upload files related to the project for all team members to view and comment on. Collaboration is one of the most useful tools for successful project management - and a program that is collaboration-oriented has much value to project managers and team members.
